Coolie Box Office Collection Day 1
Rajinikanth’s Coolie storms the box office with ₹65 crore in India and ₹170 crore worldwide on Day 1, setting new opening day records.
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Coolie Box Office Collection Day 1: Rajinikanth’s Career Best Debut
A Stormy Debut
On August 14, 2025, Rajinikanth’s highly anticipated gangster-action saga Coolie stormed into theaters, perfectly timed before Independence Day. The result was a staggering ₹65 crore (net) earned in India on its very first day, marking the superstar’s biggest-ever opening day.
Global Momentum
The film's success wasn’t limited to India. Analysts report Coolie raked in approximately ₹170 crore worldwide on Day 1—surpassing the opening performances of earlier hits like Jailer and 2.0.
Independence Day Records Shattered
Becoming the biggest Independence Day opening in Indian cinema history, Coolie outperformed major holiday releases such as Gadar 2, Stree 2, and Ek Tha Tiger, proving that the “Thalaivar” fever remains unmatched.
Clash with War 2: A Clear Victory
Despite facing off against Bollywood’s War 2 starring Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR, which earned around ₹52.5 crore on Day 1, Coolie emerged unshaken as the box-office champion.
Fan Frenzy and Packed Screens
Theaters were packed with eager fans from morning till night:
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Tamil shows averaged nearly 87% occupancy, with evening and night shows closing at 86.57% and 94.32% respectively.
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In Tamil Nadu alone, collections ranged between ₹28–30 crore, with strong numbers also coming from Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Kerala, and the Hindi-speaking belt.
Early Predictions & Break-even Goals
Trade analysts placed the break-even threshold at around ₹600 crore worldwide, thanks to its pan-India appeal, festive launch, and minimal competition in Tamil markets. With its explosive Day 1 numbers, Coolie is well on its way to achieving that target.
Conclusion
Coolie has reignited Rajinikanth’s box-office dominance—delivering his biggest-ever opening day, obliterating Independence Day records, and firmly outpacing formidable rivals right from the start. With its global momentum and strong fan support, the film is poised to become one of Kollywood’s all-time blockbusters.
